Friday, January 13, 2006

Proverbs Proverbios

Proverbs 2:18-1918 For her house leads down to death,And her paths to the dead;19 None who go to her return,Nor do they regain the paths of life—[1]

Proverbios 2:18-19Por lo cual su casa está inclinada a la muerte, Y sus veredas hacia los muertos; 19 Todos los que a ella se lleguen, no volverán, Ni seguirán otra vez los senderos de la vida.The context of this passage speaks to us of the dangers of sexual sin. Solomon tells us that the person that enters into sexual sin is going down a path that leads to death. He tells us that the person that enters into sexual sin will never return to the path that they were on before. How many of us can testify to the truth Solomon shares in these verses. Solomon paints a very different picture of the results of sexual sin than the world would have us believe. Few people today even consider the consequences of this all too common sin and therefore they are susceptible to the sin and its consequences. I am particularly concerned for our young people. I’m sure that you are aware that sexual activeness is now common among children that are 12-13 years old. Some start even younger.

Take some time to read Proverbs letting God can remind you of the importance of fleeing sexual sin.If you are being tempted with sexual sin, flee the temptation physically and emotionally. What do I mean? Don’t put yourself in situations where you can be tempted easily. When you are being tempted with or by a person… talk to someone and let them know what’s happening so that they can keep you in prayer and accountable. For example, when I’m in a store and the cashier flirts with me, I go home and tell my wife about it right away. Just telling my wife changes the dynamic of the situation.Pray for our brothers and sisters regarding sexual temptation. Let’s pray thinking about the adolescents and pre-adolescents especially.4. Consider the verses below. They speak of the person that obtains wisdom. With the verses mentioned previously, they speak of the person that obtains godly wisdom.